Vice President of Marketing and Product Development

Position Purpose

The Vice President of Marketing and Product Development plans and leads the work of the Marketing and Product Management Department, and is responsible for establishing overall objectives and priorities.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of marketing, methods, costs, and results
• Manages marketing budgets, and directs the development and management of internal operating budgets
• Supervises the preparation, issuance, and delivery of marketing materials, exhibits, and promotion programs
• Coordinates and plans all corporate events
• Provides annual marketing plans and updates, revisions and modifications
• Manages the overall marketing process,
• Establishes and assures branding and graphic standards for the company are upheld
• Measures the effectiveness of the Marketing Department and implements improvements as required
• Builds, manages, and maintains professional, long-term customer and business relationships and partnerships through disciplined prospecting, local association activities, and industry networking to ensure continued growth
• Develops and prepares key messaging and presentation material for the Management Team, and creates and presents proposals and presentations
• Represents the Company at various community and/or business meetings
• Oversees the Marketing Department in all areas of personnel management
• Stays current with marketing developments and trends, informs Management of upcoming impacts to the Company, then implements changes as needed
• Works directly with the Management Team to set overall organizational priorities, and considers and analyzes the implications of proposed actions and decisions on the whole of the Company
• Flexible/non-traditional schedule may be required, and some travel
• Performs other necessary functions as assigned

Qualifications Preferred

Knowledge

• 5 years of experience in Marketing, PR, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or 5 years' experience in B2B marketing
• Comfortable with learning and using new technologies
• Sufficient experience with the Microsoft Office suite

Interpersonal

• A positive attitude and the ability to maintain professional, long-term co-worker, customer, vendor, and business relationships
• Service-oriented and a dedication to win customers 'for life'
• Strong professional verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of management  
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage and delegate multiple tasks, simultaneous projects, and conflicting deadlines
• An innovative approach to resolving problems and delivering results
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate teams, develop and retain staff

Current Openings for Vice President of Marketing and Product Development Jobs at Negwer Materials